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World Nomad Games: creating cultural connections
Cholpon-Ata, a city in the heart of the Kyrgyz Republic, is host to the Second World Nomad Games, with athletes from over forty countries.Cholpon-Ata, a city in the heart of the Kyrgyz Republic, is host to the Second World Nomad Games, with athletes from over forty countries.
Suicide car bomb attack at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan
China’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan was attacked on Tuesday by a suspected suicide bomber whose car rammed the gates of the compound and then exploded, according to…China’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan was attacked on Tuesday by a suspected suicide bomber whose car rammed the gates of the compound and then exploded, according to…
Kyrgyzstan will push for "close engagement" with EU says President Almazbek Atambayev
Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev has been on an extended tour of Europe meeting major European Union leaders. He plans to go to Moscow soon toKyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev has been on an extended tour of Europe meeting major European Union leaders. He plans to go to Moscow soon to
US returns Manas Airbase to Kyrgyzstan
In another step in the exit from Afghanistan, the US has handed back its only Central Asian airbase to the government of Kyrgyzstan. The ManasIn another step in the exit from Afghanistan, the US has handed back its only Central Asian airbase to the government of Kyrgyzstan. The Manas
Mass wedding in Kyrgyzstan
Fifty couples took part in a colourful mass wedding ceremony in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek. The couples were selected by the Kyrgyz Ministry ofFifty couples took part in a colourful mass wedding ceremony in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek. The couples were selected by the Kyrgyz Ministry of
Kyrgystan to close Manas air transport base
Kyrgyzstan has reaffirmed plans to close the US air base that supports military operations in nearby Afghanistan. The United States pays 46 millionKyrgyzstan has reaffirmed plans to close the US air base that supports military operations in nearby Afghanistan. The United States pays 46 million
Kyrgyz police clash with anti-government protesters
There have been violent protests in Kyrgyzstan over the government’s refusal to nationalise a gold-mining venture with a Canadian company. PoliceThere have been violent protests in Kyrgyzstan over the government’s refusal to nationalise a gold-mining venture with a Canadian company. Police
Kyrgyz inmates sew lips together in prison protest
More than 1,300 prisoners are said to have sewn their lips together with nearly 7,000 on hunger strike. Shock images of the protest have come fromMore than 1,300 prisoners are said to have sewn their lips together with nearly 7,000 on hunger strike. Shock images of the protest have come from
Kyrgyz PM out in front in presidential ballot
The party of Kyrgyzstan’s Moscow-backed prime minister claim he has won the country’s presidential election. Almazbek Atambayev had been aThe party of Kyrgyzstan’s Moscow-backed prime minister claim he has won the country’s presidential election. Almazbek Atambayev had been a
Kyrgyzstan votes for a new president
Kyrgyzstan is going to the polls to vote for a new president. The election is the result of reforms put in place after a bloody uprising toppledKyrgyzstan is going to the polls to vote for a new president. The election is the result of reforms put in place after a bloody uprising toppled
Dozens clamour to be Kyrgyzstan's leader
Politics are popular in Kyrgyzstan where 83 people have tried to register to run for president. Election officials now have to see who of thosePolitics are popular in Kyrgyzstan where 83 people have tried to register to run for president. Election officials now have to see who of those
Producing Kumis in the Kyrgyzstan's mountain region
For people living in the remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan’s mountain region, producing the traditional drink of fermented mare’s milk, ‘Kumis’, is oftenFor people living in the remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan’s mountain region, producing the traditional drink of fermented mare’s milk, ‘Kumis’, is often
Kyrgyzstan: Revolution politics
Kyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva has played a key role in two revolutions. The first was ridding the country of its then leader, PresidentKyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva has played a key role in two revolutions. The first was ridding the country of its then leader, President
Kyrgyzstan back on the road to democracy
Kyrgyzstan has a new democratically elected parliament after Sunday’s landmark election. It brings an end to the autocratic rule which hasKyrgyzstan has a new democratically elected parliament after Sunday’s landmark election. It brings an end to the autocratic rule which has
Kyrgyzstan set to elect a coalition
Kyrgyzstan looks set to produce a coalition government despite nationalists narrowly coming out ahead of four other parties in Sunday’sKyrgyzstan looks set to produce a coalition government despite nationalists narrowly coming out ahead of four other parties in Sunday’s
Kyrgyzstan elects newly-empowered parliament
Voting has ended in Kyrgyzstan in elections designed to create Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. Until April the country was, like itsVoting has ended in Kyrgyzstan in elections designed to create Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. Until April the country was, like its
Kyrgyzstan elects its newly empowered parliament
Kyrgyzstan is holding elections today aimed at creating Central Asia’s only parliamentary democracy. But deep political and ethnic divisions remainKyrgyzstan is holding elections today aimed at creating Central Asia’s only parliamentary democracy. But deep political and ethnic divisions remain
Historic vote in troubled Kysgyzstan
Security is tight in Kyrgyzstan today as the country votes in an election that interim leaders hope will unite the country – but opponents fear couldSecurity is tight in Kyrgyzstan today as the country votes in an election that interim leaders hope will unite the country – but opponents fear could
Tension as Kyrgyzstan prepares to vote
Kyrgyzstan goes to the polls on Sunday in elections that many hope will transform the country into the most stable parliamentary democracy inKyrgyzstan goes to the polls on Sunday in elections that many hope will transform the country into the most stable parliamentary democracy in
Historic election in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan goes to the polls this Sunday in an election that will create Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. An interim government hasKyrgyzstan goes to the polls this Sunday in an election that will create Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. An interim government has
Kyrgyzstan tense ahead of election
Kyrgyzstan holds an election on Sunday that its leaders hope will unite the country – but which opponents fear could trigger violence and moreKyrgyzstan holds an election on Sunday that its leaders hope will unite the country – but which opponents fear could trigger violence and more
Osh protesters defy Kyrgyzstan government
There have been more signs of dissent in Kyrgyzstan’s troubled south, against the former Soviet Republic’s interim government. “We want our mayorThere have been more signs of dissent in Kyrgyzstan’s troubled south, against the former Soviet Republic’s interim government. “We want our mayor
Kyrgyz soldiers 'helped' mobs attack Uzbeks
Kyrgyzstan government forces have been accused of helping civilian mobs attack Uzbeks during June’s ethnic bloodshed. The organisation HumanKyrgyzstan government forces have been accused of helping civilian mobs attack Uzbeks during June’s ethnic bloodshed. The organisation Human
Kyrgyz security forces stop Baryktabasov supporters
Kyrgyz security forces stopped several busloads of supporters of regional leader Urmat Baryktabasov on the outskirts of the capital Bishkek.Kyrgyz security forces stopped several busloads of supporters of regional leader Urmat Baryktabasov on the outskirts of the capital Bishkek.
Kyrgyz police and protesters clash as October poll looms
Police and protestors have clashed yet again in Kyrgyzstan in the latest round of unrest to hit the Central Asian state. The violence comes asPolice and protestors have clashed yet again in Kyrgyzstan in the latest round of unrest to hit the Central Asian state. The violence comes as
Roza Otunbayeva: "We have the nation waiting to reconstruct itself"
Kyrgyzstan, April 2010. After the widespread rioting in the capital Bishkek and the ousting of president Bakiev, the situation in this Central AsianKyrgyzstan, April 2010. After the widespread rioting in the capital Bishkek and the ousting of president Bakiev, the situation in this Central Asian
Otunbayeva inaugurated as Kyrgstan president
Rosa Otunbayeva has been sworn in as the new caretaker president of Kyrgystan. The country’s former ambassador to the UK took interim control inRosa Otunbayeva has been sworn in as the new caretaker president of Kyrgystan. The country’s former ambassador to the UK took interim control in
Medvedev sceptical over Kyrgyz vote
Russia has poured scorn on the outcome of Kyrgyzstan’s vote to create Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. With almost all ballots countedRussia has poured scorn on the outcome of Kyrgyzstan’s vote to create Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. With almost all ballots counted
Kyrgyz vote for constitutional reform
For Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader, it is mission accomplished. Voters have backed a constitutional change that Roza Otunbayeva believes will put theFor Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader, it is mission accomplished. Voters have backed a constitutional change that Roza Otunbayeva believes will put the
Interim Kyrgyz government says vote is a success
Interim leader Rosa Otunbayeva says Kyrgyzstan has adopted a new constitution establishing a parliamentary democracy, in a referendum that saw aInterim leader Rosa Otunbayeva says Kyrgyzstan has adopted a new constitution establishing a parliamentary democracy, in a referendum that saw a